Get a lightning-fast VPN for Apple TV

Yes, you can download a VPN app on Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K via the App Store — just install it like any other app. While older Apple TV generations can’t run an app, you can still use a VPN connection via a router or another device.

There are four ways to set up a VPN on Apple TV:

1. Download the appropriate app from the App Store.
2. Set up the VPN on a router to which the Apple TV is connected.
3. Use a Windows PC to set up a virtual router with VPN connectivity.
4. Configure the Apple TV to use a smart DNS service. 

While the last method won’t provide full VPN functionality, it can help with things like masking your IP (Internet Protocol) address and physical location.

VPNs that work on Apple TV are ones that:

• Can be found in the App Store on your Apple TV;
• Can be set up on your home Wi-Fi router;
• Work on Windows to set up a virtual router;
• Have a smart DNS feature.

Surfshark is a VPN provider that’s compatible with all of these methods.

There are some free VPN alternatives for Apple TVs, but using them isn’t recommended. Free tools tend to slow down your connection and are generally less secure than other VPNs. The best Apple TV VPN will likely be a paid option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. 

Surfshark’s Apple TV app can be installed on Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (any generation). But if your Apple TV is older (first, second, or third generation), you can still set up a VPN on your router. This will protect all devices connected to your home network, including any generation of Apple TV devices, along with Fire TV, Android TV, and more.

To change your VPN location on Apple TV:

1. Open your VPN app.
2. Choose a server in the country you want. 
3. Connect to the server.